Though I would have enjoyed more time in each of the locations, the trip was a good (if fast) exploration of those countries.

GREAT TOUR FROM START TO FINSIH

Excellent

I would definitely buy a Topdeck tour again. When I did this trip I was 18, had never travelled abroad without family. Topdeck is a brilliant way to travel 'alone' but still give you that safety net. The coaches were really comfortable, everyone goes on the trip intending to get along. You get a synopsis of where you're going from your tour leader and some optional activities. This gives you an idea of stuff to do which you can obviously ignore if you want. The tour leader - having been to these cities many times knows lots of little off the street places to go, and where to avoid. Information that would take you forever to find online. They already know what transport you need be it ferry, bus or metro. it's little things like that which when you're an experienced traveller you can sort of wing it but when you're a novice it can turn into an absolute pain. It felt safe but not muffled, easy going and all round fun. It's a brilliant way to travel, it gives you a base to go out and enjoy every new city from. I was naturally surrounded by new people so it's also a very sociable way to travel. Larger groups (mine was 20) was brilliant as in each activity you can shift around more and get to know people better. It was a brilliant experience. I thoroughly enjoyed myself. I highly recommend.

Average

Excellent

I got a discounted price for my ticket. It was worth the price for all the places we stayed and the amount of included meals. Optional extras, I am still on the fence about. The only one that I really thought was worth my money was the bike tour in Paris.